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Swine Stye Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Ryedale

England

Swine Stye Hill

Rosedale view Looking west across Rosedale.
Rosedale view Credit: T Eyre

Swine Stye Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the North York Moors National Park, it forms part of the stunning landscape that has made the region a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 370 meters (1,214 feet), Swine Stye Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Its distinct shape and rocky outcrops make it easily recognizable and add to its allure. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors that change with the seasons.

The area surrounding Swine Stye Hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, grouse, and several species of small mammals. This has made it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. Hikers and walkers are also drawn to the hill, as it offers a number of trails and footpaths that allow visitors to explore the area and take in the panoramic vistas.

Swine Stye Hill is easily accessible from nearby villages and towns, with parking facilities available for those arriving by car. The hill provides an excellent opportunity for a day out in nature, whether for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike. Its natural beauty, coupled with its rich history and cultural significance, make Swine Stye Hill a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Yorkshire region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.369958/-0.90994651 or Grid Reference SE7097. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rosedale view Looking west across Rosedale.
Rosedale view
Looking west across Rosedale.
Shooting lodge in Northdale Shooting lodge by a pond in Northdale.
Shooting lodge in Northdale
Shooting lodge by a pond in Northdale.
Northdale Looking west into Northdale.
Northdale
Looking west into Northdale.
High Gill The ruins of High Gill.
High Gill
The ruins of High Gill.
Remains of one of the Black Houses One of the 'Black Houses' by the railway.
Remains of one of the Black Houses
One of the 'Black Houses' by the railway.
Iron Kilns model Iron model of the iron kilns at Rosedale.
Iron Kilns model
Iron model of the iron kilns at Rosedale.
Footpath through North Dale The photograph would suggest a pleasant rural stroll, but on this February day it was anything but. Fields oozing water with deep and slippery mud along the route of the path making progress slow and difficult. probably rather better on a fine July day. Path number 25.130/52 heading north from Rosedale Abbey.
Footpath through North Dale
The photograph would suggest a pleasant rural stroll, but on this February day it was anything but. Fields oozing water with deep and slippery mud along the route of the path making progress slow and difficult. probably rather better on a fine July day. Path number 25.130/52 heading north from Rosedale Abbey.
Bridge over Northdale Beck The bridge is at a junction of paths with a bridleway [number 25.130/50] crossing the beck.
Bridge over Northdale Beck
The bridge is at a junction of paths with a bridleway [number 25.130/50] crossing the beck.
Northdale Beck Small beck heading down North Dale to join the River Seven at Rosedale Abbey.
Northdale Beck
Small beck heading down North Dale to join the River Seven at Rosedale Abbey.
Lane approaching Northdale Farm The buildings here, including the old stone barn to the right, may belong to Northfield Farm which is another 300m or so along the lane. Old OS maps of the mid 19th century show this as Southfield House, with nearby Northdale Farm missing, thus one would assume that the original farm was here, although traces of a farmhouse seem to have gone.
Lane approaching Northdale Farm
The buildings here, including the old stone barn to the right, may belong to Northfield Farm which is another 300m or so along the lane. Old OS maps of the mid 19th century show this as Southfield House, with nearby Northdale Farm missing, thus one would assume that the original farm was here, although traces of a farmhouse seem to have gone.
Northdale Farm This looks like a substantial Victorian house which first appears on the 1891 OS map.
Northdale Farm
This looks like a substantial Victorian house which first appears on the 1891 OS map.
Sheep in the lane at Northdale Farm Pretending to look nonchalant, these sheep have probably escaped from a nearby pasture. The OS has been rather enthusiastic with the yellow colouring here as the rough lane is shown as a surfaced road. Tarmac ends at least 200m further back at the farm entrance.
Sheep in the lane at Northdale Farm
Pretending to look nonchalant, these sheep have probably escaped from a nearby pasture. The OS has been rather enthusiastic with the yellow colouring here as the rough lane is shown as a surfaced road. Tarmac ends at least 200m further back at the farm entrance.
View across North Dale North Dale is a quiet and little visited offshoot of Rosedale with just four farms along the valley. The view across the dale is towards West Northdale Farm, which looks like a row of cottages, but is likely to be a much altered 'longhouse' type of traditional building.
View across North Dale
North Dale is a quiet and little visited offshoot of Rosedale with just four farms along the valley. The view across the dale is towards West Northdale Farm, which looks like a row of cottages, but is likely to be a much altered 'longhouse' type of traditional building.
North Dale A junction of paths at this point. Down the track to the left is path number 25.130/41 heading towards West Northdale Farm, whilst behind the camera position an old track, which is a right of way, slants up the hillside.
North Dale
A junction of paths at this point. Down the track to the left is path number 25.130/41 heading towards West Northdale Farm, whilst behind the camera position an old track, which is a right of way, slants up the hillside.
Track down the hillside This track drops down from the heathery moor top into Northdale. The track is full of ruts and the ruts are mostly full of water, but anyone using the route can easily avoid wet feet. On the far side of the valley is West Northdale Farm.
Track down the hillside
This track drops down from the heathery moor top into Northdale. The track is full of ruts and the ruts are mostly full of water, but anyone using the route can easily avoid wet feet. On the far side of the valley is West Northdale Farm.
Tread carefully! Part of the old track that descends the hillside above Northfield Farm. This short section between a wall to one side and a steep bank on the other has become a sort of natural ditch full of water and goo, but this can be avoided and the route is preferable to the soaking fields in the dale bottom.
Tread carefully!
Part of the old track that descends the hillside above Northfield Farm. This short section between a wall to one side and a steep bank on the other has become a sort of natural ditch full of water and goo, but this can be avoided and the route is preferable to the soaking fields in the dale bottom.
Florence Terrace, Rosedale East Originally built to house workers in the iron mining industry, the terrace dates from the 1860's just as a mining boom began in the dale. The terrace is less than half its original length, and if each of these is divided into two [hard to be sure], then there are 8 cottages left, whereas the old 25" OS maps would suggest 34 cottages with an area of allotment gardens at the rear. The parish of Rosedale East had 371 inhabitants in 1851, but 20 years later this had grown to 2041. The census of 2011 revealed that the population now is below that of 1851.
Florence Terrace, Rosedale East
Originally built to house workers in the iron mining industry, the terrace dates from the 1860's just as a mining boom began in the dale. The terrace is less than half its original length, and if each of these is divided into two [hard to be sure], then there are 8 cottages left, whereas the old 25" OS maps would suggest 34 cottages with an area of allotment gardens at the rear. The parish of Rosedale East had 371 inhabitants in 1851, but 20 years later this had grown to 2041. The census of 2011 revealed that the population now is below that of 1851.
Old calcining kilns, seen from Florence Terrace At one time, workers may have walked up the hill to work at these calcining kilns or in the nearby iron ore mines. The kilns 'pre roasted' the iron ore to remove waste products before the ore was loaded into railway trucks for the journey to ironworks in Middlesbrough and elsewhere in the north east.
Old calcining kilns, seen from Florence Terrace
At one time, workers may have walked up the hill to work at these calcining kilns or in the nearby iron ore mines. The kilns 'pre roasted' the iron ore to remove waste products before the ore was loaded into railway trucks for the journey to ironworks in Middlesbrough and elsewhere in the north east.
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Swine Stye Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE7097 (Lat: 54.369958, Lng: -0.90994651)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Ryedale

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Ref: YO18 85
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Ele: 222
Natural: peak
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Addr Street: Daleside Road
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Craven Garth Farm
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Lat/Long: 54.3728148/-0.9069771
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Lat/Long: 54.3691641/-0.910842
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